Hotel Kitchen Cook — Fast-Paced Prep & Service

The St Joe Company; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a qualified Cook for its Homewood Suites by Hilton in Panama City Beach, FL. You will support daily kitchen operations while preparing menu items and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities include following recipes, handling ingredients safely, training new team members, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards in a hotel restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read product labels and communicate basic job-related information
• Basic knowledge of kitchen operations and safe food handling
• Previous kitchen or culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or restaurant
• Culinary coursework or certification
• ServSafe certification (may be obtained after hire)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and supervisor instructions
• Set up and break down assigned stations and ensure they are ready for service
• Assist with ingredient preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping as needed
• Maintain proper cooking temperatures, times, and techniques to ensure consistency and quality
• Transfer ingredients and supplies to and from storage areas and coolers, ensuring proper storage, labeling, rotations, and inventory handling to prevent loss or waste
• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including but not limited to equipment, prep areas, utensils, workstations, and storage
• Preform routine and deep cleaning and sanitations tasks, and trash removal as required
• Assist with unloading, organizing, and storing food deliveries
• Maintain St. Joe Hospitality standards for safety and sanitation while meeting or exceeding local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
• Maintain a general knowledge of guest offerings to answer basic questions when needed
• Report equipment issues, safety hazards, or maintenance concerns immediately
• Attend scheduled meetings and trainings and contribute suggestions for improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic kitchen operations

Label reading & safety awareness

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Culinary coursework or certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

The St. Joe Company is seeking a qualified Cook for its Homewood Suites by Hilton in Panama City Beach, FL. You will support daily kitchen operations while preparing menu items and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities include following recipes, handling ingredients safely, training new team members, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards in a hotel restaurant setting.